Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' – A Jewel-Toned Garden Classic Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' is a stunning perennial, prized for its deep ruby-red blooms and intricate, pincushion-like flowers. This long-flowering beauty enhances borders, cottage gardens, and shaded areas while attracting pollinators. Seasonal Beauty & Growth Spring: Fresh green, deeply lobed foliage emerges, creating a lush base. Summer: Rich, deep red flowers with star-like bracts bloom profusely, providing months of colour. Autumn: Flowers develop decorative seed heads, adding texture and interest. Winter: Foliage dies back, ready to return with fresh growth in spring. Structure & Form Grows to 60–75cm in height, with upright stems and delicate, long-lasting flowers. Forms a compact, bushy clump, perfect for adding depth to planting schemes. Fine-textured foliage enhances its elegant appeal. Perfect for Various Landscapes Cottage & Wildlife Gardens – A magnet for bees and butterflies. Shaded Borders & Woodland Gardens – Thrives in dappled light and moist soil. Cut Flower Gardens – Excellent for fresh and dried floral arrangements. Mixed Perennial Beds – Adds rich colour alongside softer tones. Growing Conditions & Care Position: Prefers partial shade but can tolerate sun with sufficient moisture. Soil: Best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Hardiness: Fully hardy, returning reliably each year. Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; cut back in autumn for fresh spring growth. Why Choose Astrantia 'Ruby Wedding'? Stunning deep red flowers provide months of colour. Thrives in shaded areas where other plants may struggle. Low maintenance with strong pollinator appeal. Ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Perfect Plant Combinations Shade-Loving Perennials – Pairs beautifully with Ferns, Heuchera, and Hostas. Cottage Garden Favorites – Complements Roses, Delphiniums, and Campanula. Ornamental Grasses – Adds contrast and movement alongside Carex or Stipa. Late-Season Bloomers – Works well with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Sedum for extended interest. Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' is an exquisite choice for bringing vibrant colour, texture, and pollinator-friendly planting to any garden.
